named programs · 10 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Programs
Offers regular adult programs including Mah Jong, Puzzle Lovers, Crafters, and Luncheons.
ArtistWorks
Free access to video music lessons taught by professional musicians for various instruments.
Book Clubs
Hosts multiple book clubs including Fiction Club, Sci-Fi Fans, and others meeting monthly for discussion.
Empire Pass Program
Provides free admission passes to New York State Parks and beaches for library cardholders.
Little Pim
Language-learning resource for children ages 0–5 using short videos to build early language skills.
Mango Languages
Free online language-learning platform offering courses in over 70 languages and ESL/ELL instruction.
Medical Equipment Closet
Loans medical equipment such as walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs to Palmyra and Macedon residents.
Sensory Story Time
Weekly program for children birth to age 4 featuring stories, songs, crafts, and sensory play activities.
Talk to a Lawyer
Provides free 30-minute legal consultations with a local attorney on general non-specific legal questions.
Tech Help
Free one-on-one assistance with personal devices provided by volunteers from Digital Literacy of Rochester.
activities · 20 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Adult book clubsHosts a monthly fiction and memoir book club on the second Wednesday at 6:30pm and a monthly science fiction and fantasy book club on the last Monday at 6:30pm.
- Literary luncheon seriesHosts monthly literary luncheons for adults that include book reviews and presentations on local history topics.
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Recurring Craft and Fiber Arts Groups 2 activities
- Adult craft classesOffers a monthly craft class for adults on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm, featuring a new project each time.
- Adult puzzle clubHosts a weekly puzzle club for adults every Thursday from 1–3pm to assemble 300–500 piece puzzles as a group.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 2 activities
- Cultural and recreational pass programsProvides free access to the Rochester Museum and Science Center (RMSC Pass) and free admission to hundreds of New York State Parks and beaches through the Empire Pass program for library cardholders.
- Empire Pass lendingLoans Empire Passes to library cardholders for a seven-day period, granting free admission to New York State Parks and beaches.
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Public Access Technology Services 2 activities
- Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot lendingOffers mobile Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout by library patrons to support internet access beyond the library.
- Public technology accessProvides public access to six computers, wireless internet (available inside and outside the library), photocopying (15 cents per page), and free fax service.
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Recreational Game Programming 1 activity
- Adult Mahjong programOffers weekly Mahjong instruction and gameplay for adults every Monday from 2–4pm.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Annual spring book saleHosts an annual spring book sale with scheduled dates and bag days during regular library hours.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Art gallery and exhibitionsOperates an art gallery that hosts rotating art and historical exhibits on a two-month schedule, providing exhibition opportunities for local and regional artists and publicizing exhibits through local newspapers and social media.
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East Asian Language and Cultural Education 1 activity
- Children's language learning resourcesOffers Little Pim, a language-learning resource for children ages 0–5, featuring short instructional videos.
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Library Operations and Program Support 1 activity
- Community library servicesProvides public library programs and services to residents of the Palmyra Community Public Library District in the town of Palmyra, excluding the portion within the Newark Central School District.
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Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
- Historical collections and digital archivesCurates a collection of over 700 historical photographs related to Palmyra and has made the Family Photos Collection and the Frederick W. Griffith Baseball Papers accessible online via the New York Heritage Digital Collections.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Interlibrary loan servicesProvides access to over one million items through the OWWL catalog via interlibrary loan services.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Language learning platform accessOffers free access to Mango, a language-learning platform with over 70 world languages and 20+ ESL/ELL courses.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Legal consultation servicesOffers free 30-minute legal consultations with local attorney Jim De Point on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month.
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 1 activity
- Lending of physical and digital materialsLends books, magazines, audiobooks, video games, and DVDs with loan periods of up to three weeks. Offers digital lending of eBooks and audiobooks through OverDrive and Libby, accessible on personal devices.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Medical equipment lendingLoans medical equipment such as walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs to residents of Palmyra and Macedon.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Music instruction accessProvides free access to ArtistWorks music lessons through Libby, offering video instruction on multiple instruments and singing taught by professional musicians.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Nature walksHosts monthly one-hour nature walks on the first Saturday of each month at 9am.
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Early Literacy Promotion 1 activity
- Sensory Story Time programs for young childrenHosts weekly Sensory Story Time programs for children from birth to age 4, featuring stories, songs, crafts, and sensory activities. Events are held regularly, including on August 7, 2024 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the library location.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Technology assistance for adultsProvides free tech help for adults through a volunteer from Digital Literacy of Rochester on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Fine-free borrowing policyImposes no late fines on borrowed materials; fees are only charged for lost or damaged items.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$403K
Contributions & grants$23K6%
Program service revenue$354K88%
Investment income$8K2%
Other revenue$18K
expenses
Total expenses$447K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$237K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.64M
Cash$302K
Investments$211K
Liabilities$1
Net assets$1.64M
Liquid reserves13.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +12.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila Koeberle | Director | 40 | $58K |
| Sheryl LaDelfa | Treasurer | 1 | $4K |
board members · 7
- Barbara Lloyd — Member
- Edward Doyle — Member
- Jennifer Cohen — Member
- Kathy Pray — Member
- Mary Beth Poupart — Secretary
- Sarah Wimer — President
- Sharon Sweeney — Member
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- ArtistWorks Partner — Partner organization providing music lesson content accessed through the library
- Digital Literacy of Rochester Partner — Provides volunteer tech help at the library.
- Friends of Palmyra Community Library Partner — Hosts monthly literary luncheons at the library.
- Friends of the Palmyra Community Library Partner — Supports library programs and services, including the annual spring book sale.
- Libby Partner — Digital platform through which library patrons access ArtistWorks music lessons
- New York Heritage Partner — Partnered to provide online access to the Family Photos Collection and the Frederick W. Griffith Baseball Papers.
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Partner — Partner agency accepting Empire Passes at its facilities.
- New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Partner — Partner agency providing Empire Passes for library lending.
- New York State Parks Government — State agency whose park system is accessed through free Empire Passes distributed by the library.
- Palmyra Kings Daughters Partner — Sponsor of the medical equipment loan program.
- Palmyra Kings Daughters Partner — Sponsors the medical equipment loan program at the Palmyra Community Library.
- Rochester Museum and Science Center Partner — Collaborates to provide free admission passes to library patrons
- Rochester Museum and Science Center Partner — Partner organization providing free admission to library card holders through the RMSC Pass program.
- Rochester Regional Library Council Partner — Provided assistance in scanning the Family Photos Collection.
- The Friends of the Palmyra Library Partner — Provided financial support for scanning the Family Photos Collection.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Engaged Cultural Programmingmethodology: community-engaged-arts-programmingBy hosting rotating art exhibitions and prioritizing library spaces for civic and cultural programs, we deepen community engagement and support local artists because shared creative experiences foster belonging and local identity.
- Incremental Digital Preservation and Accessmethodology: incremental_digitizationBy digitizing local history materials in batches, we ensure ongoing public access and searchability because sustained, manageable digitization preserves community heritage without overwhelming limited staff capacity.
- Library-as-Platform for Essential Resource Accessmethodology: library_based_resource_accessBy lending medical equipment and state park passes, we expand the library’s role beyond information to include critical community resources because access to health, mobility, and recreation are interconnected with equity and well-being.
- Sensory-Based Early Learningmethodology: sensory-based learningBy combining stories, songs, and sensory-based activities, we engage young children in early literacy and development because multisensory experiences strengthen neural connections and sustain attention in early learners.
- Universal and Equitable Access Modelmethodology: universal_accessBy removing barriers through library card access, outdoor Wi-Fi, and first-come lending systems, we ensure equitable access to information and cultural resources because consistent, inclusive access is foundational to community empowerment.